
Volkswagen Transporter
White · Diesel · 1998 · 1,896 cc
S103 BEUMOT history
S103 BEU is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 21 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 8 Jul 2026 and it has passed 17 of 28 MOT tests, with 73,277 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jun 2026.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 8 Jul 2026
- Mileage
- 73,277 mi
- At MOT on 19 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 28
- 17 passed · 11 failed
- Per year
- Not enough data
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S103 BEU
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 21 Aug 1998
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 8 Jul 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 19 Jun 2026 (Fail)
Mileage history
S103 BEU was last recorded at 73,277 miles on 19 Jun 2026, 2,170 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jul 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 1 Nov 2019: 54,718 miles, lower than 133,369 miles on 14 Oct 2017.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 71,107 miles · 4 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2,170 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 73,277 miles
- 2025 – 71,107 miles
- 2024 – 70,459 miles
- 2023 – 66,088 miles
- 2022 – 62,778 miles
- 2021 – 60,179 miles
- 2019 – 54,722 miles
- 2017 – 133,369 miles
- 2016 – 132,918 miles
- 2015 – 131,008 miles
- 2014 – 126,415 miles
- 2013 – 120,547 miles
- 2012 – 114,925 miles
- 2011 – 114,448 miles
- 2010 – 110,427 miles
- 2008 – 103,255 miles
- 2007 – 101,562 miles
- 2006 – 97,103 miles
What the latest MOT found
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch hole (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill behind sliding door (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch hole (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Coolant leak
- AdvisoryFront Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Tie rod
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2024
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2017
Full MOT history
28 tests since 31 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail73,277 miles (+2,170)1 dangerous10 major1 minor10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,277 miles
- Test number
- 358835936695
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch hole (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill behind sliding door (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch hole (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Coolant leak
- AdvisoryFront Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass71,107 miles (+4)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 71,107 miles
- Test number
- 566571791201
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail71,103 miles (+644)1 dangerous9 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,103 miles
- Test number
- 948987538964
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorFront Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Marked yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass70,459 miles (+4,371)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 70,459 miles
- Test number
- 722483711465
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass66,088 miles (+3,310)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2024
- Odometer
- 66,088 miles
- Test number
- 201514641585
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view CRACKS IN WINDSCREEN (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement LOWER ARM FRONT BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass62,778 miles3 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 May 2023
- Odometer
- 62,778 miles
- Test number
- 993369874093
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail62,778 miles (+2,599)3 repaired3 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,778 miles
- Test number
- 225606891098
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass60,179 miles (+5,457)2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 60,179 miles
- Test number
- 772924391105
- MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass54,722 miles (+4)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 54,722 miles
- Test number
- 864013596006
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail54,718 miles (-78,651)2 dangerous1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,718 miles
- Test number
- 690459594218
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed DAMAGE TO INNER WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed DAMAGE TO OUTER WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront tyres different size to rear
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre wall damaged / worn on edges
Pass133,369 miles (+451)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 133,369 miles
- Test number
- 593740097075
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryN/s/f /rear tyres split / battery loose / rear inner wheel archs rusty / spare worn
Pass132,918 miles (+1,910)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 132,918 miles
- Test number
- 640228393133
- AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Fail131,008 miles3 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 131,008 miles
- Test number
- 389297895165
- Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass131,008 miles (+4,593)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 131,008 miles
- Test number
- 416947995101
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass126,415 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 126,415 miles
- Test number
- 825161894110
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Fail126,413 miles (+5,866)5 dangerous6 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,413 miles
- Test number
- 699511994166
- DangerousExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)
- DangerousNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- DangerousNearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
- DangerousOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- DangerousOffside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
- FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureOffside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass120,547 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 120,547 miles
- Test number
- 166428993158
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Fail120,547 miles (+5,622)2 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 120,547 miles
- Test number
- 958578293185
- Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Fail114,925 miles4 repaired11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,925 miles
- Test number
- 147812002229
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
- Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
- AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass114,925 miles (+477)11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 114,925 miles
- Test number
- 546972602236
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
- AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass114,448 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 114,448 miles
- Test number
- 796211111014
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail114,448 miles (+4,021)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,448 miles
- Test number
- 917561311086
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Pass110,427 miles (+10)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 110,427 miles
- Test number
- 334323610070
- NoteSteering rack has play on o/s ,has only just met the criteria to pass
Fail110,417 miles (+7,162)3 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 110,417 miles
- Test number
- 881722610061
- FailureBrake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
- FailureFront All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- NoteSteering rack has play on o/s ,has only just met the criteria to pass
Pass103,255 miles (+1,693)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 103,255 miles
- Test number
- 274779838373
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Pass101,562 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 101,562 miles
- Test number
- 624125717290
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail101,562 miles (+4,459)3 dangerous5 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,562 miles
- Test number
- 291582917226
- DangerousNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- DangerousParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
- FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Pass97,103 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 97,103 miles
- Test number
- 344852816267
- AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Questions about S103 BEU
- Does S103 BEU currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on S103 BEU expired on 8 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on S103 BEU?
- The MOT on S103 BEU expired on 8 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has S103 BEU done?
- S103 BEU was recorded at 73,277 miles at its MOT on 19 Jun 2026.
- Has S103 BEU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S103 BEU has failed 11 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jun 2026.
- Has the mileage on S103 BEU ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 1 Nov 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on S103 BEU find?
- S103 BEU failed its latest MOT on 19 Jun 2026 with 1 dangerous defect, 10 major defects, 1 minor defect and 10 advisories: offside front tyre has ply or cords exposed; horn not working; nearside front steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt, and 19 more.
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